Feb. 2 4:51 PM PT5:51 PM MT6:51 PM CT7:51 PM ET0:51 GMT8:51 AM 北京时间5:51 PM MST7:51 PM EST6:51 PM CT4:51 UAE (+1)19:51 ET22:51 - The San Diego Chargers say 11-year veteran center Nick Hardwick will announce his retirement on Tuesday.Analysis: Hardwick had been the Chargers' starter since his rookie season of 2004. Hardwick started all 136 games he played in, including 67 straight. He suffered a neck stinger in the 2014 opener and was placed on season-ending injured reserve. The Chargers clearly missed his veteran leadership. Due to injuries, four other players started at center last season. The 33-year-old Hardwick was in the final year of his contract.

Sep. 10 1:15 PM PT2:15 PM MT3:15 PM CT4:15 PM ET20:15 GMT4:15 AM 北京时间1:15 PM MST3:15 PM EST3:15 PM CT0:15 UAE (+1)16:15 ET19:15 - The San Diego Chargers have lost Hardwick for the season with a recurring neck stinger. Hardwick was placed on injured reserve Wednesday, four days before the Chargers play their home opener against the defending Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks. Analysis: Hardwick left Monday night's loss at Arizona with a sprained ankle. There was no word at that time about a neck injury. Hardwick had been the starter since his rookie season of 2004. He started all 136 games he has played in while in the NFL and the last 67 straight.